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Controversy Erupts Over Mamata Banerjee’s Court Appearance as Lawyer; Bar Council Seeks Practice Records

Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s appearance before the Calcutta High Court in lawyer’s robes

14 May 2026 · Lexpedia News

‘Bar Is Waiting For You’: CJI Surya Kant Recalls Why He Didn’t Join Judicial Service At Career Start

Chief Justice of India-designate Justice Surya Kant recently shared a personal anecdote from the early days of his legal career, recalling how a judge’s advice

8 May 2026 · Lexpedia News

Kerala Advocates’ Welfare Fund (Amendment) Act, 2026 Comes Into Force

The Kerala Advocates’ Welfare Fund (Amendment) Act, 2026 has officially come into force after the

12 Mar 2026 · Lexpedia News

“Don’t Become an Artificial Lawyer”: India-UK Judges Warn Against Blind Use of AI in Courts

Judges from India, the United Kingdom and the United States have cautioned lawyers about the

10 Mar 2026 · Lexpedia News

Supreme Court Refuses to Entertain Plea for SC/ST Reservation in Bar Councils

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday declined to entertain a plea seeking

27 Jan 2026 · Lexpedia News

Supreme Court Issues Notice on Writ Petition Regarding Presence of Lawyer During Interrogation

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice on a writ petition seeking directions to allow the presence of an individual's lawyer

15 Oct 2025 · Lexpedia

Allahabad High Court Dismisses Plea Against Song ‘Bhai Vakeel Hai’ and Release of Jolly LLB 3

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a writ petition seeking action against the song ‘Bhai Vakeel Hai’ from the forthcoming Bollywoo

3 Sept 2025 · Lexpedia

Punjab and Haryana High Court Issues Notice on Haryana ADA Recruitment Syllabus Change

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has issued a notice to the Haryana Government, Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC), and ot

3 Sept 2025 · Lexpedia

Supreme Court Reinstates 3-Year Advocate Practice for Judicial Services Entry Exam

In a pivotal decision, the Supreme Court has reinstated the mandate requiring a minimum of three years of practice as an advocate for ca

20 May 2025 · Lexpedia News

Justice Dinesh Maheshwari Appointed Chairperson of 23rd Law Commission of India

In a significant development, Justice (Retired) Dinesh Maheshwari, a former Judge of the Supreme Court of India, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the 23rd

21 Apr 2025 · Lexpedia

Bar Council of India Issues Strict Warning Against Unethical Legal Advertising and Misleading Social Media Promotions

19 Mar 2025 · Lexpedia

Advocates Act Set for Amendment: A New Era for General Counsel in India

Arjun Meghwal Confirms Amendments to the Advocates Act, 1961

3 Feb 2025 · Lexpedia